Assistant Branch Manager

Columbia Banking System; Sumner (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive incentive plan

Professional development programs

Career growth opportunities

Onsite in Sumner, WA

Job summary

Columbia Banking System in Sumner, WA seeks a Branch Manager to ensure operations standards, coach tellers, and deepen customer relationships. The role includes backing up account openings and loan processing while maintaining branch controls and service excellence.

You will lead and develop the personal banking team, ensure accurate cash handling, and meet regulatory and MLO requirements for mortgage lending. Onsite position with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3 years of retail banking experience required.
• 2 years of management or supervisory experience preferred.
• Consumer and small business lending origination experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coach tellers and personal bankers to meet sales and service goals.
• Develop long-term customer relationships and provide proactive solutions.
• Oversee branch operations including opening/closing, cash handling, and branch controls.
• Act as Bank MLO for open-end mortgage-related transactions where applicable.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Coaching/Training

Banking software

Cash handling

Mortgage lending

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

MS Excel

Banking systems

Job description

About the Role:Ensures the branch meets or exceeds operations standards at all times. Responsible for satisfactory audits.Monitor sales and service goals and coach other team members to deepen customer relationships using Client and Business Financial Review.Develops and maintains strong, long-term relationships with consumers and businesses in local community and consistently provides proactive solutions and problem resolutions in alignment with the bank’s Breakthrough Client Service Standards.Acts as back up to personal banking team to open new accounts, receive loan requests and gather credit-related information.Manage, lead, train, and coach Tellers. May also oversee personal bankers in collaboration with Branch Manager.Process and oversee technical tasks such as opening and closing of the branch, overdraft monitoring, wire transfers and collections, stop payments, and monitoring branch controls.About You:High School Diploma or GED, required.Associate’s or Bachelor’s, Vocational, or Technical Degree in banking, business, or related field or equivalent work experience preferred.3 years of retail banking experience required.2 years of management or supervisory experience preferred.2 years of consumer and small business lending origination experience preferred.Customer service background in retail or banking.Demonstrated ability to grow sales by developing long-lasting, knowledge-based relationships with clients and offering customized solutions.Demonstrated leadership skills such as handling difficult customer and associate conversations in a professional, transparent, and courteous manner.Strong attention to detail and the ability to multi-task effectively.Proficient use of spreadsheets and other banking computer systems and related software, and ability to operate a variety of office equipment and to perform repetitive movements for tasks such as counting cash, typing, and handling documents.Effective training and mentoring skills.This position requires you to act as a Bank MLO, which is defined as an individual authorized by the Bank to take mortgage loan applications, offer a mortgage, arrange a mortgage, assist a consumer in obtaining or applying to obtain a mortgage, negotiate a mortgage, otherwise obtain or make a mortgage for another person, represent to the public (through advertising or other means of communication) that such person can or will perform any of these activities, or refer a consumer to a loan originator (Note: Except those employees of the Bank who do not discuss particular credit terms available and do not refer the consumer, based on the employee’s assessment of the consumer’s financial characteristics to a particular Bank MLO) for compensation or gain. All MLOs will be required to register as an MLO complying with the SAFE Act requirements.This position IS NOT authorized to act as a Bank Closed-End MLO, which is defined as any position designated to perform the activities of a Bank MLO for closed-end transactions, and therefore this position is limited to acting as a Bank MLO for open-end transactions (i.e., home equity lines of credit) only.Be a part of a bank that invests in you!Competitive Incentive Plan: Earn rewards that match your efforts.Professional Development: Grow your skills with our tailored premier banker programs.Career Growth: Clear paths to achieve your professional goals.The pay range for this role is $25.00 - $30.00.The pay rate for the selected candidate is dependent upon a variety of non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, education, and geographic location. The role may be eligible for performance-based incentive compensation, and those details will be provided during the recruitment process.Primary Location: Ability to work fully onsite at posted location(s).15104 Main Street Sumner WA 98321Our Benefits:We are proud to offer a competitive total rewards package including base wages and comprehensive benefits.We offer eligible associates comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), a 401(k)-retirement savings plan with employer match for qualifying associate contributions, an employee assistance program, life insurance, disability insurance, tuition assistance, mental health resources, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, access to an online discount marketplace, and paid vacation, sick days, volunteer days, and holidays. Benefit eligibility begins the first day of the month following the date of hire for associates who are regularly scheduled to work at least thirty hours weekly.Our Commitment to Diversity:Columbia Bank is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to employing, engaging, and developing a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, disability, or any other applicable protected status or characteristics. If you require an accommodation to complete the application or interview(s), please let us know by email: [e-mail] .To Staffing and Recruiting Agencies:Our posted job opportunities are only intended for individuals seeking employment at Columbia Bank. Columbia Bank does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies and Columbia Bank will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resume submissions. Staffing and recruiting agencies are not authorized to submit profiles, applications, or resumes to this site or to any Columbia Bank employee and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited unless requested directly by a member of the Talent Acquisition team.